disable feature
[dɪsˈeɪbəl ˈfiːtʃər]
verb phrase
desabilitar recurso
1. to turn off or deactivate a specific function or capability in software, an application, or a device
You can disable this feature in the settings menu if you don't want to use it.
Você pode desabilitar este recurso no menu de configurações se não quiser usá-lo.
2. to remove or restrict access to a particular feature without deleting it entirely
The administrator decided to disable the feature for all regular users.
O administrador decidiu desabilitar o recurso para todos os usuários regulares.
In Brazilian tech and software culture, 'desabilitar recurso' is the standard term used in user interfaces, documentation, and technical support. Portuguese speakers commonly use 'desativar' interchangeably in less formal contexts. In the USA, this phrase is fundamental to software terminology and user experience design. Understanding this distinction is important for technical professionals and software developers working with multilingual teams.
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